| Date | Title | | | 11/14/12 | Unum Group announces annual investor meeting| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it will hold its annual
investor meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at the InterContinental New
York Barclay in New York. The event is currently scheduled from 2- 4
p.m., and will be simulcast in a listen-only mode on the Investors page
of the company’s website, beginning approximately 15 minutes prior to
the start of the meeting.
A complete... |
|  | | 10/31/12 | Unum Group Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $230.2 million
($0.83 per diluted common share) for the third quarter of 2012, compared
to net income of $202.0 million ($0.68 per diluted common share) for the
third quarter of 2011.
Included in the results for the third quarter of 2012 is a net after-tax
gain of $6.2 million ($0.03 per diluted common share) resulting from the
comb... |
| | | 10/04/12 | More breast cancer survivors returning successfully to work after short term disability leave|
But return-to-work numbers have slipped for those on long term
disability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2012--
More than twice as many people who have battled breast cancer are
returning to work after short term disability leave, according to
internal data from Unum (NYSE:UNM), the leading provider of disability
benefits through the workplace.
In 2009, nearly 64 percent of people on short term disability leave du... |
| | | 10/04/12 | Unum Group declares quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of its common stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2012--
Effective Oct. 3, 2012, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock to
be paid on Nov. 16, 2012, to stockholders of record on Oct. 29, 2012.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum Group (www.unum.com)
is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the United
States and the United Kingdom. Unum’s portfolio includes disab... |
| | | 10/01/12 | Unum Group to release third quarter 2012 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its third quarter results on
Wednesday, Oct. 31, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the
“Investors” section of www.unum.com,
which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com.
Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on
Thursday, Nov. 1, ... |
| | | 09/17/12 | Unum appoints McGarry to oversee closed block of business|
O’Donnell named CEO of Unum UK
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Jack McGarry, who has served
as CEO of Unum UK since July 2010, will return to the U.S. to manage the
company’s closed block of business. Peter O’Donnell, senior vice
president and chief financial officer of Unum UK, has been named to
replace McGarry as president and CEO of that unit.
“These leadership ... |
| | | 09/06/12 | Unum offers tips to help everyone get the most out of life|
Make sure you know about options for life insurance to get the
financial protection you need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2012--
Here’s a tip about life: It’s OK to ease into it. In fact, we recommend
a phased approach. And pay attention to the details. You’ll discover
some hidden gems there.
This advice is particularly geared to the 95 million adult Americans
without life insurance. And to the millions of Ameri... |
| | | 09/05/12 | Unum Group to present at the Barclays 2012 Global Financial Services Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 5, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will be representing the
company at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference, Sept. 10,
2012, in New York City.
McKenney is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a liv... |
| | | 08/30/12 | Unum Group to present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2012 Insurance Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Keefe,
Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference, Sept. 6, 2012, in New York City.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio webcast of the p... |
| | | 08/29/12 | Year after year, 3 + 3 still the key to benefits education|
Unum research finds right combination of tools and timing build a
successful benefits education plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2012--
Unum’s (NYSE: UNM) annual study of American workers finds that enough
time and the right tools are still the key ingredients to an effective
benefits education.
“This is the fourth year we’ve conducted this study, and our research
has consistently found that the key to an effe... |
| | | 08/23/12 | Unum Group completes senior notes offering| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it has completed an offering
of senior notes. A total of $250 million aggregate principal amount of
30-year senior notes was issued today with an annual coupon rate of 5.75
percent. The net proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate
purposes.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Barclays Capital
Inc. and Deu... |
| | | 08/16/12 | Unum elects Timothy Keaney to board of directors| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) announced today that Timothy F. Keaney, vice
chairman of BNY Mellon and CEO of BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, has been
elected to serve as a director of the company.
Keaney is a member of BNY Mellon’s executive committee, which oversees
day-to-day operations for that organization. Prior to the merger of The
Bank of New York Company, Inc., and Mellon Financial Corporation,... |
| | | 08/08/12 | Employee morale still on the decline, but benefits education can help|
Unum research finds higher worker satisfaction linked to effective
benefits education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2012--
Employee morale continues a slow but steady decline from 2008 levels,
but the approaching benefits enrollment season offers employers a chance
to positively engage their employees, according to research from Unum
(NYSE:UNM).
The fourth annual survey of American workers, completed following th... |
| | | 08/01/12 | Unum Group reports second quarter 2012 results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $216.4 million
($0.76 per diluted common share) for the second quarter of 2012,
compared to net income of $227.6 million ($0.74 per diluted common
share) for the second quarter of 2011.
Included in the results for the second quarter of 2012 is a net
after-tax loss of $8.9 million ($0.03 per diluted common share)
resulting from the co... |
| | | 08/01/12 | Unum Group’s Board of Directors authorizes $750 million share repurchase| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its Board of Directors has
authorized the repurchase of up to $750 million of the Company’s
outstanding common stock through Jan. 31, 2014. This new authorization
replaces the previous authorization of $1 billion that was scheduled to
expire on Aug. 2, 2012.
“This action by our board to renew our authorization provides us with
the flexibilit... |
| | | 07/23/12 | Unum recognized for commitment to clear communication|
Center for Plain Language grants Unum a ClearMark Award for claims
guide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2012--
Simpler is better. That philosophy drives the approach Unum (NYSE:UNM)
takes to customer communication, and recently earned the company a
ClearMark Award from the Center
for Plain Language.
“This recognition is a great indication of the value of the work we’ve
done to simplify our communications i... |
| | | 07/16/12 | Unum Group declares quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of its common stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2012--
Effective July 16, 2012, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock to
be paid on Aug. 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2012.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com)
is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and
services and the largest provider of group and individual disability
... |
| | | 07/10/12 | As temperatures rise, so does the need for accident insurance|
Coverage can help take the financial sting out of summer mishaps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2012--
Summer kicks off a time of family barbecues and outdoor fun, but for
leading benefits provider Unum (NYSE: UNM) it also is a time for
something else – accident claims.
During summer, the company sees close to a 20 percent increase in
accident claims for emergency room visits, follow-up treatments and
fractures a... |
| | | 06/27/12 | Unum honored as one of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 27, 2012--
For the seventh time, Unum has received national recognition for its
ongoing commitment to the health of its U.S. employees and their
families.
Unum was among 66 U.S. employers that received the 2012 Best
Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award today from the National
Business Group on Health in Washington, D.C. Unum achieved the highest
level of recognition – a platinum award – for i... |
| | | 06/18/12 | Unum Group to release second quarter 2012 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its second quarter results on
Wednesday, Aug. 1, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investors
section of www.unum.com,
which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com.
Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on
Thursday, Aug. 2, a... |
| | | 05/30/12 | Unum Group to Present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 30, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Morgan
Stanley Financials Conference, June 13, 2012, in New York City.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio webcast of the presentation ... |
| | | 05/24/12 | Unum in Solid Financial Position, CEO Watjen Tells Shareholders|
Shareholders re-elect directors, approve the company’s executive
compensation and stock incentive plans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 24, 2012--
In his comments to shareholders at the company’s annual meeting today in
Portland, Maine, Unum (NYSE:UNM) CEO Thomas R. Watjen touted the
company’s performance despite a very difficult external environment and
said the need for what the company does has never been greater.
... |
| | | 05/17/12 | Get Benefit Smart: New site cuts through the insurance jargon|
Interactive site offers clear, real-world descriptions of what
benefits are important at different stages of life and how those
benefits work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 17, 2012--
Everyone knows their benefits are important. But not everyone has the
information they need to understand those coverages or to choose the
right benefits at the right time.
That’s why Unum (NYSE: UNM) created GetBenefitSmart.com,
... |
| | | 05/16/12 | Garofalo moves into top HR role at Unum, Farrar announces retirement| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Diane Garofalo will become
the new senior vice president of Corporate Human Resources. Eileen
Farrar, who currently holds that position, has announced her retirement
from the company at year end.
“Eileen has made many significant contributions in her 33 years with
Unum, most recently as a member of my management team,” said Thomas R.
Watjen,... |
| | | 05/08/12 | Cancer, pregnancy continue to lead disability causes for Unum|
Research reveals most employees think injuries prompt missed work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 8, 2012--
For more than a decade, cancer, pregnancy and back disorders have been
the top causes of disability claims for Unum (NYSE: UNM), the leading
provider of disability benefits.
That trend continued in 2011, but new research reveals that most
employees think injuries cause the most missed work, pointing to a
fundame... |
| | | 05/01/12 | Unum Group’s Board of Directors Votes to Increase Common Stock Dividend| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that its Board of Directors has
authorized an increase of 23.8 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on
its common stock. The new quarterly dividend rate of 13 cents per common
share will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the
third quarter of 2012.
“Our businesses continue to generate solid cash flow which we regularly
return... |
| | | 05/01/12 | Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2012 Results| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $213.9 million
($0.73 per diluted common share) for the first quarter of 2012, compared
to net income of $223.6 million ($0.71 per diluted common share) for the
first quarter of 2011.
Included in the results for the first quarter of 2012 are net after-tax
gains of $0.7 million (less than $0.01 per diluted common share)
resulting from... |
| | | 04/30/12 | National Survey Reveals Important Income Protection Needs, and Opportunities, for Employees and Their Families|
Research by CFA and Unum shows workers know little about disability
insurance, despite expecting financial hardship if unable to work
Once informed about employer-sponsored coverage, almost all workers
want this insurance and are willing to pay for it
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2012--
In a national survey of nearly 1,200 employees, the Consumer Federation
of America (CFA) and Unum learned that workers know little about grou... |
| | | 04/16/12 | Unum Group declares quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share of its
common stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Effective April 16, 2012, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on its common
stock to be paid on May 18, 2012, to stockholders of record on April 30,
2012.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com)
is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and
services and the largest provider of group and individual disability
income prot... |
| | | 04/02/12 | CORRECTING and REPLACING Unum Group to release first quarter 2012 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 2, 2012--
Reissuing to correct conference call call-in numbers.
The corrected release reads:
UNUM GROUP TO RELEASE FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS AND HOST CONFERENCE
CALL
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter results on
Tuesday, May 1, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investors
sec... |
| | | 04/02/12 | Unum Group to release first quarter 2012 results and host conference call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 2, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its first quarter results on
Tuesday, May 1, at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investors
section of the company’s website at www.investors.unum.com.
Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on
Wednesday, May 2, at 9 a.m. Eastern to discuss the results ... |
| | | 03/28/12 | New products from Unum complement high-deductible health plans|
Group accident and enhanced group critical illness help address
growing costs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 28, 2012--
New group accident coverage and an enhanced group critical illness
product from Unum (NYSE:UNM) offer employers and their employees new
options for addressing the growing costs of health care.
More than a decade of year-over-year increases in health insurance costs
has propelled businesses to make s... |
| | | 03/22/12 | Unum CEO addresses Senate committee on value of financial protection benefits for American workers|
Industry experts discuss key role of employer-sponsored disability
coverage
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 22, 2012--
Unum (NYSE: UNM) CEO Tom Watjen spoke today at a Senate committee
hearing on the value of income protection benefits to individuals,
businesses and the government as well as the need for the private
disability insurance industry and the government to work together to
expand these coverages.
“The abilit... |
| | | 03/22/12 | Unum Group to present at the J.P. Morgan 2012 Insurance Conference| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 22, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Rick McKenney, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will be representing the
company at the J.P. Morgan 2012 Insurance Conference, March 29, 2012, in
New York City.
McKenney is scheduled to speak at 9:45 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. Interested
parties may hea... |
| | | 02/17/12 | Put critical illness coverage at the heart of your financial protection|
Heart-related conditions account for almost 30 percent of Unum’s
critical illness claims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2012--
Treatment of cardiovascular diseases accounts for about one of every 6
dollars spent on health care in the United States, according to the
Centers for Disease Control. American Heart Month in February is a
perfect time to prepare ahead with financial protection against a
critical illness, such as... |
| | | 02/15/12 | Unum’s corporate and employee giving tops $12 million in 2011| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2012--
Unum’s commitment to its communities in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland was
strong in 2011, as the company and its employees contributed more than
$12 million to worthwhile causes.
The corporation gave more than $7.2 million in donations and $520,000 in
in-kind contributions. Unum employees donated more than $2.7 million to
non-profit organizations and through special events such as the United
... |
| | | 02/06/12 | Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results|
Strong Fourth Quarter Underlying Operating Results
Exiting Long-term Care Business Following Strategic Review
2012 Outlook Maintained
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported a net loss of $425.4 million
($1.45 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2011,
compared to net income of $225.8 million ($0.71 per diluted common
share) for the fourth quarter of 2010,... |
| | | 01/25/12 | Unum Group to present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that Tom Watjen, president and
chief executive officer, will be representing the company at the Credit
Suisse Financial Services Forum, Feb. 10, 2012, in Miami.
Watjen is scheduled to speak at 11:45 a.m. Eastern and will discuss the
company’s business strategy and future growth opportunities. There will
be a live audio webcast of the presentation avail... |
| | | 01/17/12 | Unum Group Declares Quarterly Dividend of 10.5 cents Per Share of its Common Stock| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2012--
Effective Jan. 16, 2012, the Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on its common
stock to be paid on Feb. 17, 2012, to stockholders of record on Jan. 30,
2012.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (www.unum.com)
is one of the leading providers of employee benefits products and
services and the largest provider of group and individual... |
| | | 01/10/12 | Unum Group to Release Fourth Quarter 2011 Results and Host Conference Call| CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2012--
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) will release its fourth quarter results on
Monday, Feb. 6 at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern. The earnings news
release and the financial supplement will be available in the Investors
section of www.unum.com,
which can also be directly accessed at www.investors.unum.com.
Members of Unum Group senior management will host a conference call on
Tuesday, Feb 7 at 9 a.m... |
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